Art Deco diamond jewelry often followed the geometric designs which were fashionable during the era. They were often paired with other gemstones such as onyx to give bold displays.
As Art Deco moved from colour to an all white look at the end of the 1920s, the icy combination of diamonds, rock crystal and platinum came to the fore. Reference: Victoria and Albert Museum
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco diamond items including an a lapel watch and an Art Deco bracelet.
ART DECO DIAMOND AND PEARL BROOCH, CIRCA 1920 Of openwork geometric form set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds and pearl accents, mounted in platinum, diamonds approx. 1.85cts total, pearls untested
Sold for £ 2,040 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2020
ART DECO DIAMOND BRACELET Old, baguette and single-cut diamonds, platinum, 6 1/8 ins., circa 1935
Sold for USD 47,500 at Christie’s in 2020
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lapel Watch Mechanical, topped by a bombé demi-cylinder, joined by a circle link, suspending a geometric panel, swiveling to reveal an oval dial, suspending a fringe of 3 bars, centering one baguette diamond, set throughout with old European and old-mine single-cut and 6 square-cut diamonds ap. 4.15 cts., circa 1925, ap. 13 dwts. gross.
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2020
Art Deco Circa 1920s Approx. 3.50 Carat TW Old European Cut Diamond, Baguette and Trilliant Cut Sapphire and Platinum Pendant / Brooch together with 14 Karat White Gold Chain. Diamonds E-F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Chain clasp stamped 14K
Sold for $2,600 at Kodner Galleries Inc. in 2021
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Brooch The pierced and openwork oval plaque set in the centre with three old mine-cut diamonds, embellished with single- and old European-cut diamonds, the diamonds weighing approximately 6.50 carats in total, highlighted with calibré-cut onyx, mounted in platinum, French assay and maker’s marks.
Sold for 275,000 HKD at Sotheby’s in 2018
Art Deco Pery & Co. platinum & diamond lady’s wrist watch
Sold for $2,200 at Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraisers in 2021
